Course

10801198 Speech
Course Information
Description
Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Analyze audiences
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    analyze audience for presentation
    identify audience demographics
    identify situational characteristics
    identify psychological characteristics
    use analysis to guide speech
    adapt content topic based on analysis

  2. Apply ethical practices in public speaking
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    orally cite credible sources document sources using specified format
    use inclusive verbal delivery
    use inclusive non-verbal delivery
    use ethical speech strategies
    differentiate among fact, inference, and opinion

  3. Incorporate supporting materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use relevant presentation aids
    apply information literacy strategies
    identify types of supporting materials
    use multiple types of supporting materials to support ideas
    synthesize materials to support the speech's purpose
    explore diverse source material

  4. Organize speech
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use the audience analysis to prepare an outline
    develop a preparation outline
    identify speech purpose in the outline
    apply organizational patterns relevant to speech's purpose
    develop introduction
    develop body
    use transitions
    develop conclusion
    document sources, as required

  5. Employ speech delivery skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use presentation aids
    use non-verbal delivery techniques
    use vocal delivery techniques
    adhere to speech time-limits
    use audience-appropriate language
    use situation-appropriate language
    deliver speech from speaking outline
    use extemporaneous techniques

  6. Evaluate speeches
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apply critical listening skills
    employ pre- determined criteria to evaluate speeches
    formulate suggestions for improvement
    identify speaker's strengths

  7. Present an informative speech
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation
    Criteria
    present to an audience
    use informative content
    integrate audience analysis into speech
    adapt content delivery based on audience
    use a speaking outline
    cite sources orally
    ·adhere to specified timeframe

  8. Present a persuasive speech
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation
    Criteria
    integrate logical reasoning into arguments
    present to an audience
    use persuasive content
    integrate audience analysis into speech
    adapt content delivery based on audience
    use a speaking outline
    cite sources orally
    adhere to specified timeframe

  9. Present an occasion speech
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation
    Criteria
    present to an audience
    identify audience
    adapt content delivery based on audience
    use a speaking outline
    adhere to ethical speech standards
    adhere to specified timeframe
    adapt content of speech language to occasion